baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0729270-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MACLEAN STEVEN D
IPC: H04N5/361
Filed: 1996-02-07
Abstract: An electronic imaging device employs black pattern correction for dark current in a charge transfer image sensor. The sensor is composed of image pixels having a characteristic black pattern of dark current in which the amplitude of the dark current for each pixel is dependent upon exposure time. A reference dark frame exposure is captured from the image sensor in the absence of light and dark frame pixel values are obtained. An exposure section regulates the exposure time of image light upon the image sensor and provides a corresponding plurality of image frame exposures; the image sensor thus generates a corresponding plurality of image frames each comprised of image frame pixel values. A processor then generates a correction factor from the dark frame pixel values and applies the correction factor to the image frame pixel values for the plurality of image frames to obtain corrected image frame pixel values that are modified for the black pattern. As a result, performance efficiency is increased by using a single reference dark frame exposure in the correction of many image frame exposures.
Patent EP-0831950-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DAVENPORT JAMES M
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 1996-06-03
Abstract: A pneumatically-operated gas demand apparatus coupled in interruptible fluid communication between a recipient and a first source of a pressurized first gas controls delivery of the first gas to the recipient as the recipient inhales and exhales and comprises a supply valve and a sensing valve. The supply valve has a first interior chamber divided by a flexible first diaphragm into a supply chamber region and a control chamber region. The supply chamber region is in interruptible fluid communication between the first source of the first gas and the recipient. The control chamber region is in continuous fluid communication with a second source of a pressurized second gas. The sensing valve has a second interior chamber divided by a flexible second diaphragm into a venting chamber region and a sensing chamber region. The venting chamber region is in interruptible fluid communication between the control chamber region and an ambient air environment. The sensing chamber region is in continuous fluid communication with the recipient. When the recipient inhales, the second diaphragm moves to a flow-causing position to cause the second gas to flow into the ambient air environment and causes the first diaphragm to move to a flow-supplying position thereby delivering the first gas to the recipient. When the recipient exhales, the second diaphragm moves to a flow-stopping position to prevent the second gas to flow into the ambient air environment and causes the first diaphragm to move to a flow-blocking position thereby preventing delivery of the first gas to the recipient.
Patent EP-0915761-A2 (EP)
Title: Marquage de pieces par balayage
Inventor: EMGE GARY M
IPC: B23K26/067
Filed: 1996-11-20
Abstract: La présente invention, qui concerne une technique d'inscription de pixels sur des pièces, consiste à diriger un faisceau à balayage vers différents postes de marquage, afin d'inscrire sur les pièces des pixels distincts, le faisceau étant focalisé au moyen d'une lentille à diffraction. La réalisation du marquage comprend une phase d'inscription de la marque et une phase de durcissage de la marque. Pour déterminer la position angulaire d'un miroir à balayage de dispositif de balayage à réseau, on fait bouger un faisceau réfléchi par le dispositif de balayage de façon à croiser, grâce au balayage, des lignes tracées sur un élément optique. La tête d'impression utilisée pour l'inscription des points sur une surface d'une pièce comporte une chambre intérieurement pressurisée, et une structure permettant de forcer un ruban encreur à épouser les contours de la paroi de la chambre et à défiler le long de la paroi de la chambre. La tête d'impression dont la chambre est intérieurement pressurisée présente des parois déformables. La chambre de cette tête d'impression est pourvue d'un revêtement à faible coefficient de friction. Le marquage des pièces peut se faire dans deux postes de marquage grâce à un dispositif à balayage bidirectionnel.
Patent EP-0880466-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BRATTSEV VICTOR ALEXANDROVICH
IPC: C07F5/02
Filed: 1996-12-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés pour la préparation d'anions d'undécahydrododécaborate (B12H(12-n) (XCN)n)2- ou (B¿12?H11XH)?2-¿ ou des anions de nonahydrodécaborate (B¿10?H(10-n) (XCN)n)?2-¿ ou (B¿10?H9XH)?2-¿, des anions de la formule (B¿12?H11SC(NR?1R2)¿2)-,des utilisations de ces derniers, et les intermédiaires servant à leur préparation.
Patent EP-0783939-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BERNS HARALD PROF DIPL-ING
IPC: B26B1/08
Filed: 1997-01-02
Abstract: The knife (10) consists of a handle body (12) with sliding cover (14). When in open position, the cover is pressed with its front contact face (20) against a spring return force, in an inward direction towards the interchangeable blade (11). In the closed position, the retainer surface (30) of the cover engaging under the abutment (17), is pressed outwards by the return force, against the abutment. The cover is locked in closed position by frictional connection, and/or via a positive locking or plug connection between its rear end section (22) and the rear abutment (18).
Patent EP-0810428-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHUBERT WALTER DR
IPC: G01N33/48
Filed: 1997-05-15
Abstract: The device combines a pipette system with a three-dimensional manipulation system and an optical measurement system. Both systems are controlled by a computer for automatic take-up and release of liquids. The pipette can be replaced automatically and its successor installed in the same position with a precision preferably of at least plus or minus 0.1 mm. The apparatus is equipped with a camera, and the optical measurement system includes an inverted or upright microscope stand.
Patent EP-0822539-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GOLDENTHAL WILLIAM D
IPC: G10L17/00
Filed: 1997-07-15
Abstract: Speech signals from speakers having known identities are
used to create sets of acoustic models. The acoustic
models along with their corresponding identities are stored
in a memory. A plurality of sets of cohort models that
characterize the speech signals are selected from the
stored sets of acoustic models, and linked to the set of
acoustic models of each identified speaker. During a
testing session speech signals produced by an unknown
speaker having a claimed identity are processed to generate
processed speech signals. The processed speech signals are
compared to the set of models of the claimed speaker to
produce first scores. The processed speech signals are
also compared to the sets cohort models to produce second
scores. A subset of scores are dynamically selected from
the second scores according to a predetermined criteria.
The unknown speaker is validated as the claimed speaker if
the difference between the first and a combination of the
subset of scores is greater than a predetermined threshold
value.
Patent EP-0825238-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ENTHOVEN NICOLAAS LEONARDUS MA
IPC: C09J133/06
Filed: 1997-08-13
Abstract: Sealing varnish (I) based on acrylate copolymer dispersion and/or solution, obtained by polymerisation of alkyl acrylates and methacrylates and  alpha , beta -unsaturated acids. (I) is a mixture of a soft polymer (1) with a glass transition pt. (Tg1) below room temperature and a hard polymer (2) with a transition pt. (Tg2) higher than Tg1, each of which contains less than 5 wt% nitrile monomer units (based on total wt. of monomer units). Also claimed is (i) a process for the production of (I) by making polymers (1) and (2) and mixing them together; (ii) plastic film for the production of packaging containers, with one side coated with varnish (I) and the other with an external varnish; (iii) a process for the production of sealed packaging containers from plastic film, in which (I) is applied to the film and dried; (iv) packaging containers made of plastic film, obtained by process (iii).
Patent EP-0827918-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ULRICH HANS
IPC: B65H29/32
Filed: 1997-09-03
Abstract: The conveyor belt (13) comprises a carrier band (20), which has a sealing layer (22) of soft elastic material connected to its transporting side facing the workpieces being transported. The sealing layer contains a number of vacuum recesses (30), one behind the other, which have a large suction surface (31) but only a small volume. The vacuum recesses have a circular cross section. The ratio of the recess diameter to the recess height is at least 20.
Patent EP-0836320-A2 (EP)
Inventor: INOUE HIDEKI
IPC: H04N5/782
Filed: 1997-10-07
Abstract: Information receiving apparatus comprising memory means for recording contents of a program and
service additional information containing information relating to a program
received in said information receiving apparatus, means for reserving to record
a program on the basis of service additional information, means for detecting
overlapping of recording time of programs, selecting means for comparing
service additional information of programs overlapped in recording time, and
selecting a program preferable for the user, means for changing record
reservation of program on the basis of the result of selection, viewing trend
survey means for investigating the viewing trend of the user, and reproducing
means, a program preferable for the user is automatically reserved for
recording according to service additional information , or a preferred program
out of overlapped programs is automatically selected and recorded in the case
of change in broadcasting time.
Patent EP-0840354-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HOCHI AKIRA
IPC: H01J65/04
Filed: 1997-10-31
Abstract: Use of a side resonator group comprising a plurality of side resonators, each including both an electromagnetically inductive function section made of a substantially ringed conductive material and an electrically capacitive function section made of a gap, so arranged in a circle as to make said electrically capacitive function sections opposed to the center as high frequency energy supply means, enables a high frequency discharge to take place in a smaller space than that observed in use of a conventional cavity resonator. Besides, application of said high frequency energy supply means to a high frequency electrodeless lamp device enables high frequency energy to be effectively coupled even with a relatively small size of electrodeless discharge lamp.
Patent EP-0845766-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHURRER JOSEF
IPC: G09F25/00
Filed: 1997-12-02
Abstract: The system incorporates a large number of vehicles (1) travelling between stopping points. A first display unit and/or loudspeaker (5) at one or more stopping points provides information from a data source (3). A second such unit (8) in one or more of the vehicles has a receiver (10) for the data from a transmitter (9) at the stopping point when the vehicle is within the range of the transmitter. A data-storage unit (13) can be provided at the source, transmitting when requested and with the vehicle in range. A further transmitter can be provided in the vehicle, working with a receiver at the stopping point, and transmission can be optical signals or infra-red rays.
Patent EP-0815809-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OCHOA JORGE A
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 1997-06-27
Abstract: A joint prosthesis has a first part, including a body formed of metal or the like which
constitutes a permanent overall shape and structural component of the prosthesis, such as a shell,
plate or stem, and a plurality of negative surface features in the body, such as through-slots,
deep grooves, tunnels or pits, or valleys defined between projecting fingers or flutes. A second
part attaches to and extends the body to provide both a fit and change the initial stiffness. The
second part provides a time-evolving structural coupling, such that the prosthesis initially fits
the patient's remnant bone to provide rigid fixation, while the mechanical properties shift with
time  in vivo  to change its contact or loading characteristics. In one embodiment a femoral stem
joint prosthesis is modular and the first, or structural component accommodates bio-absorbable
second components of varying geometries and dimensions which fit a range of bore sizes, and
achieve different stiffnesses or strengths affecting load or strain distribution.
Patent EP-0856728-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VOKHMIN PETER
IPC: G01N21/896
Filed: 1997-10-15
Abstract: Inspection of an optical object for the existence therein of
inhomogeneities, comprises providing a diverging beam of inspection
radiation and directing the beam on the optical object so that each point
thereof is illuminated at a single angle; projecting the beam through the
optical object on a projection screen and obtaining thereby a shadow pattern
thereof, the optical inhomogeneities being distinguishable in the shadow
pattern owing to the difference in the brightness of the areas corresponding
thereto over the background brightness of the pattern; imaging the shadow
pattern via the optical object in such a manner that the rays forming the
image pass through each point of the optical object at an angle corresponding
to the angle at which the point is illuminated; and detecting and
analyzing the image of the shadow pattern.
Patent EP-0856892-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OKIHARA MASAO
IPC: H01L29/10
Filed: 1997-11-27
Abstract: In a MOSFET, for restraining deterioration of
transistor characteristics due to a hot carrier and
enhancing a reliability of a device, first and second gate
electrodes are formed by linking two materials having
different work functions in the vicinity of a drain and in
an N-channel region on a p-type silicon substrate, and an
inversion threshold voltage in the vicinity of the drain
shifts by a difference in the work function in a minus
direction than a threshold voltage in a channel region.
Patent EP-0846998-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SUICHEONG SO JASON
IPC: H01L21/8234
Filed: 1997-11-27
Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a plurality of
MOSFETs on a substrate. A plurality of sensing MOSFETs
are used to generate a plurality of comparison signals
based upon comparing signals related to the sensed
initial threshold voltages to respective reference
voltages from a spread of high to low reference voltage
values. The MOSFETs are biased to have a desired
effective threshold voltage based upon the plurality of
comparison signals. Logic decoding circuits accept the
plurality of comparison signals and generate at least
one bias control signal. Bias circuits are responsive
to the at least one bias control signal for generating
a desired bias voltage from among a plurality of bias
voltages having a spread of high to low bias voltage
values to thereby bias the plurality of MOSFETs to the
desired effective threshold voltage. Method aspects of
the invention are also disclosed.
Patent EP-0855191-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GREFF RICHARD J
IPC: C09D4/00
Filed: 1997-11-03
Abstract: Antimicrobial cyanoacrylate compositions are applied to non-suturable,
superficial wound surfaces.  In situ  polymerization of the
cyanoacrylate ester provides for a polymeric film over the wound which
promotes wound healing and retards infection of the wound.
Patent EP-0797100-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HYVAERINEN JAAKKO
IPC: H02S50/10
Filed: 1997-03-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for measuring the current-voltage characteristic curve of a solar panel (1). According to the method, a light pulse (12, 13) is applied to the solar panel (1), and the response (14, 15) of the solar panel to the light pulse is measured by varying the electrical load (5) connected to the output of the solar panel. According to the method, the measurement is carried out with the help of a short-duration decaying light pulse (12) such that the falling tail (13) of the pulse is used for such a short period that the intensity of the pulse (10) does not have time to change essentially during the measurement.
Patent EP-0807787-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DOEBBELING KLAUS DR
IPC: F23C7/00
Filed: 1997-04-14
Abstract: The part conical bodies (1,2) have tangential air inlet-slots (5,6) which define at least one air-inlet plane (21) into the burner, with inlets (13,14) for the gas or liquid fuel (12). The centre axes (3,4) of the hollow part conical bodies have an amount of taper widening in the direction of flow, and which run towards each other in a longitudinal direction. <??>The conical interior (8) formed by the part conical bodies on the burner head contains a fuel jet (11) for the liquid fuel (12), and contains inlets for the gas fuel with fuel-injectors (15) defining at least one fuel injection plane (22). The part-conical bodies at least partly overlap. The overlap angle increases in the burner flow direction, and at the same time the distance between the fuel injectors and the air inflow plane into the burner increases.
Patent EP-0896944-A2 (EP)
Inventor: POTTENGER CHARLES GARY
IPC: B65H45/101
Filed: 1998-01-31
Abstract: This invention concerns the packaging of continuous fan folded
documents, specifically pre-printed cards which are to be inserted in for
example magazines which are themselves being produced on a continuous
basis. The cards are grouped in stacks, and each stack is packed in a
sleeve to form an assembly. The assemblies are continuously produced,
and are connected to each other by the cards, so that in fact the cards
remain continuous from assembly to assembly. The invention concerns a
method of putting the assemblies into side by side rows to form a large
body, so that throughout the body, all of the cards remain continuously
connected, and all of the cards can be run off from the assemblies to a
processing machine where they are put into magazines or the like.
Patent EP-0864264-A2 (EP)
Inventor: USHER CHRISTOPHER TODD
IPC: D04B21/02
Filed: 1998-02-23
Abstract: A hook and loop closure element in which the loop fabric is backcoated and a
plurality of the loops on the loop surface are adhered to the backcoating but the
remaining free loops provide an efficient loop connector for engagement by a hook
fabric. The loop fabric is backcoated using an embossing roller which has selected
embodiments thereon to only emboss selected portions of the loop surface to the
backcoating thermoplastic resin.
Patent EP-0865233-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHREMMER ANDREAS
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 1998-03-11
Abstract: The housing is produced as a two-part assembly Ä13,14Ü with the main part Ä13Ü formed as a thin envelope into which a printed circuit board can be inserted . The end of the unit has an edge connector Ä18Ü that engages a socket in an equipment housing. The top of the unit is enclosed by an insert Ä14Ü that locates on a pair of guides.
Patent EP-0872901-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TANAKA MASANAO
IPC: H01M50/494
Filed: 1998-04-17
Abstract: An alkaline battery separator comprising a nonwoven fabric
containing one or more mixture layers of entangled short fibers
and entangled long fibers, wherein a fiber length of the short
fibers is from 1 mm to less than 25 mm, a fiber length of the
long fibers is 25 mm or more, and a total thickness of all of
the mixture layers accounts for not less than one-third of a
whole thickness of the nonwoven fabric is disclosed. The
alkaline battery separator according to the present invention
exhibits an excellent electrolyte-holding capacity, tensile
strength, tear strength and bending resistance, and can be used
to stably prepare a battery. Electrode flash rarely penetrate
the separator, to thereby cause a short circuit between
electrodes.
Patent EP-0874413-A2 (EP)
Inventor: UCHIDA MAKOTO
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 1998-04-22
Abstract: An electrode of solid polymer electrolyte fuel
cells is produced by a step of preparing a mixed liquid
containing an organic solvent, a noble metal catalyst- (3) supporting
carbon powder (4) and a colloid of a solid polymer
electrolyte having a particle size of 1 nm or more and
less than 400 nm, said colloid being adsorbed to the carbon
powder and a step of forming an electrode by coating
said mixed liquid on one side of a gas-diffusible layer (9).
According to the present invention, the solid polymer
electrolyte (5) is surely adsorbed to the surface of the catalyst
and thus a wide reaction area can be secured.
Furthermore, thickness of the solid polymer electrolyte
layer can be controlled to one in which hydrogen and oxygen
can be easily diffused.
Patent EP-0893343-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DUGGAL VIRINDER
IPC: B63C9/04
Filed: 1998-05-28
Abstract: An escape slide (10) and life raft assembly for
evacuating personnel from an aircraft (14), with the slide (10)
having side tubes (18,19) and cross tubes (23) along with a slide
panel (22) that extends the full length of the slide. The
slide (10) has a head end (16) and a toe end (17) with one of the cross
tubes (23) located at the head end (16) defining a head end tube (24).
A girt (45), secured to the aircraft (14), has a quick release
connection to the escape slide (10) that is actuated by a
lanyard (62), which lanyard (62) is also connected to a plurality
of releasable straps (75) which provide support to the slide (10)
while it is being inflated. Such releasable straps (75) are
located at the head end (16) of the slide (10) and interconnect
the head end tube (24) and the side tubes (18,19) to the girt (45).
Patent EP-0894482-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MOSS FLEMMING
IPC: A61F5/443
Filed: 1998-07-08
Abstract: An ostomy appliance comprising a ring-shaped body (10) having a convex proximal
side (11) and a distal side (12) as well as an inner periphery (13) and an
outer periphery (14), a layer of adhesive (20) to attach the ring-shaped body (10)
to a user's skin with the proximal side (11) facing the user's skin, said adhesive
(20) being present on a thermoplastic carrier sheet (30) having at least the same
extent as the adhesive (20), disposed between the adhesive (20) and the ring-shaped
body (10) wherein the carrier sheet is attached to the proximal side (11) of
the ring-shaped body along the outer periphery (14) thereof and optionally along
the inner periphery (13) and wherein a further adhesive layer is present in the
area between the inner and outer periphery
Patent EP-0898369-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HUFGARD ERICH DIPL-PHYS
IPC: H03K17/97
Filed: 1998-08-21
Abstract: The switch detects at least a predefined distance between a first part (1) and a second part (2) movable relative to the first. A magnetic angle sensor (7) is fastened to the first part (1). The sensor (7) has a sensor output signal which is dependent on the direction of a magnetic field acting on it. A control magnet (9) with a control field (11) is fastened to the second part (2) such that when the predetermined distance exists between the first and the second parts the control field causes a switch state field direction (5) in the angle sensor (7). The switch state field direction (5) is different from a basic field direction (6) which is present when the distance between the first (1) and second (2) parts is other than the predetermined distance.
Patent EP-0902176-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WADA TETSU
IPC: F02B27/00
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: In a power unit such as an outboard motor (O) is provided in which an
engine (E) and an auxiliary fuel tank (89) which temporarily stores fuel to be supplied
to a fuel injection valve (94) of the engine (E) and to which extra fuel is returned from
the injection valve (94), are housed in an engine room which is defined by a
mount case (2) and an engine cover (4), the upper ends of air vent pipes (120) extend
from the auxiliary fuel tank (89) and communicate with an opening portion which
opens in an upper outside surface of the engine cover (4). Fuel vapor occurring
in the auxiliary fuel tank (89), is discharged from the opening portion. Accordingly,
the fuel vapor occurring in the auxiliary fuel tank (89) in the power unit is
prevented from being sucked into the engine, and the degradation of the
exhaust characteristics of the engine (E) can be avoided.